[Anonymous]

Davidson was transferred from Chicago to Atlanta. In connection with the transfer, Davidson incurred the following moving expenses:

Moving the household goods $2,000

Temporary living expenses in Atlanta 400

Lodging on the way to Atlanta 100

Meals 40

What amount may Davidson deduct if the employer reimbursed Davidson $2,000 (not included in form W-2) for moving expenses?

A. $100

B. $120

C. $500

D. $520

A, Qualified moving expenses are limited to the expenses for moving the household goods ($2,000) and lodging ($100). Meals are not deductible during a move and temporary living expenses are never deductible. The $2,100 of qualified expenses is reduced by the $2,000 reimbursement from the employer.

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What is the difference between lodging and temporary living expenses?

[JustWant 75]

I look at lodging as hotels while traveling before he gets to his destination. Temporary living expenses are expenses incurred after getting to the destination. Hope this is correct.

Becker, Ninja Audio + Notes

FAR: 80 (Aug 2013)
AUD: 91 (Nov 2013)
BEC: 79 (Feb 2014)
REG: 80 (May 2014)

[JustWant 75]

I look at lodging as hotels while traveling before he gets to his destination. Temporary living expenses are expenses incurred after getting to the destination. Hope this is correct.

Becker, Ninja Audio + Notes

FAR: 80 (Aug 2013)
AUD: 91 (Nov 2013)
BEC: 79 (Feb 2014)
REG: 80 (May 2014)

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